Part one of term paper
In the epic, the Odyssey, many showings of virtues and vices were displayed. Some actions were common back in the mythological era but if done in modern times, they would be unacceptable. Two of the themes found in the Odyssey are the showing and not showing of hospitality and the practice of revenge. One of the themes commonly used is t ...

Part two of term paper
... served him right. Some consequences of not showing hospitality later in the story alter many characters' fate. Another example of failure to show hospitality is where Polyphemus the Cyclops refuses to let Odysseus and his men go and when Polyphemus eats a few of Odysseus' men. This act was repulsive considering he was eating men almost the same race as himself. Since the Cyclops didn't treat his guests with respect and hospitality, it led to him being blind for the rest of his life. In every c ...